Rear Axle Play
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From: Chandler, AZ
Rear Axle Play
Guys, I just took my rear Brake drum off and was delighted to find the brake shoes and adjusters were ok. I may have found a more serious problem though! How much in and out(runout?) movement of the axle is permissible? This is almost a quater inch. How do you fix this if it is too loose? Could this be the "Shaking" problem I have been complaining about? As always, thanks for all the help I get from you all!
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might be time for bearings and seals. also would be good to remove the rear cover and inspect the gears for wear. get a haynes or chiltons manual it will give you step by step instructions on any stuff needing worked on.
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From: Indiana
Lets just assume for a moment, that there is no play in the axle.
Now, tell me how you are going to get the C-clips out, in order to remove the axle?
In other words, I have never seen an 8.8 without at least 1/8" lateral movement of the axle.
So, nothing to worry about there (betcha something else breaks though)
Steve
Now, tell me how you are going to get the C-clips out, in order to remove the axle?
In other words, I have never seen an 8.8 without at least 1/8" lateral movement of the axle.
So, nothing to worry about there (betcha something else breaks though)
Steve
